Scared...

Misvenus · New User Joined: 10 Aug 2008 Posts: 2

I am 27 years old with three little ones. When I was 16 years old I went to Virginia Beach to enjoy my vacation. At one point I got sun poisoning and couldn't raise my arms because it hurt so bad. After a good 4 to 5 years I got this tiny red mark on my shoulder blade. Its got this small little knot under the skin. It hasn't grown at all since I noticed it. Its been at least 6 years. I did notice there is a smaller little spot underneath that. It looks kind of similar. I have what you call "chicken skin" This I thought was the reason to my spot. Although I have had pain on my shoulder where its located. I was told a while back that I had a pinched nerve from my spine to underneath my armpit. I was worried that the spot was the reason why I was having this pain.

A good month ago I woke out of bed thinking I had skin cancer. Only because I put two and two together. I haven't been feeling well recently due to the anxiety I have been having as well as this horrible feeling of doom. I feel that I am not getting any better and fear that I have cancer. I went into the ER to get this solved. They took blood and X-rays along with some urine samples. They couldn't find anything. I also just recently had twins. DO you think they would have caught any type of cancer? They put me on an antibiotic because I have vertigo with some fluid behind my ears. I do have allergies. I just keep thinking that I have cancer! I feel horrible because most of you were diagnosed and had the doctor tell you that yes it is. I haven't been to the doctors because I don't have insurance and It cost me almost 200 dollars for the visit with the antibiotics. I just don't feel myself anymore. I feel like I can get over this. I have so much respect for all of you that are going through this. I don't know what it could be. Does anyone have these symptoms? How did you find out that you had cancer?

I forgot to mention that there is no cancer in my mothers side of my family. I don't know my father so I don't know if there is cancer on that side. I am so scared. Please give me some advise.

Vee Smith · Moderator Joined: 12 Feb 2006 Posts: 796 Location: UK

Hi - Sorry you are having such a worrying time.

There is only one sure way of finding out if you have cancer - go to the doctor, explain your concerns and fears, and ask for tests to be done. You will not be able to diagnose for yourself nor can it be done on the internet. A biopsy of the affected part is the sure way. It is better to know that to worry.

There may well be someone who can advise you about the financial aspect - we have a different system in the UK.

brainman · Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2008 4:21 pm Post subject: Re: Scared...

Misvenus, I am sorry about your health concerns. While it really does not sound like cancer, you cannot know for sure until you have a biopsy. Go to a dermatologist and have him/her take a look at it.

Best wishes. Let us know what you find out.
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Misvenus · New User Joined: 10 Aug 2008 Posts: 2

Thank you so very much for your comments. I haven't been able to go see the dermatologist till September the 3rd. Personally, If the mole hasn't changed in so many years I don't see how I would have any type of skin cancer. Although, you never know. I will be going as soon as I can. I will most definitely have the whole thing removed regardless because this spot has been giving me a nightmare. I need to get a better attitude for my kids though. Positive is always the best. I don't want them to learn from my anxiety.

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